This photograph shows an inscribed stone on the north side parapet of Dunphail viaduct.

The inscription reads:- Inverness and Perth Junction Railway. The first turf of this railway was cut by the Right Honourable the Countess of Seafield 17th October 1861 and the line was completed and formally opened on the 9th September 1863. The Foundation stone of this viaduct was laid by Lady Elma Bruce on the 29th October 1861 and works were completed on 3rd August 1863. Contractor George Meakin, Birkenhead. Inspector John Maylap Forbes

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Inscribed stone on north side of viaduct at Dunphail

MORAYSHIRE: Edinkillie

1990s

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This photograph shows an inscribed stone on the north side parapet of Dunphail viaduct.<br />
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The inscription reads:- Inverness and Perth Junction Railway. The first turf of this railway was cut by the Right Honourable the Countess of Seafield 17th October 1861 and the line was completed and formally opened on the 9th September 1863. The Foundation stone of this viaduct was laid by Lady Elma Bruce on the 29th October 1861 and works were completed on 3rd August 1863. Contractor George Meakin, Birkenhead. Inspector John Maylap Forbes